A gene that only influences the expression of a trait when paired with another less active gene is called ________.
A) recessive
B) mutated
C) recombinant
D) dominant

Question

A gene that only influences the expression of a trait when paired with another less active gene is called ________.
A) recessive 
B) mutated
C) recombinant
D) dominant

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A recessive gene only expresses its influence on the trait when paired with another copy of the same recessive gene, which is less active than a dominant gene. This phenomenon is known as recessive inheritance. Therefore, the correct answer is A) recessive.

A Gene That Only Influences the Expression of a Trait